Journeying Life with Faith: Recent Episodes
Dave Viola
How Jesus is changing and humble us to become forgiving, understanding and deal our life journey with faith on him.
All our choices are based on our human nature. We need not to Blame anyone or our God. Things may be unfortunate but We have our God who is always there to get us back up again.
Everyday we face different battle specially on choosing good vs evil. Or choosing what is from God, and what is not. But He promised us to keep on calling unto Him, and He will light our paths.
Sometimes we are in the middle of life changing choices and we feel afraid. However, if lift it up to God, ask his forgiveness, ask His guidance, we are guaranteed that He will light our paths.
Whenever we are faced of some tough decision, always remember to pray and ask God for help. For we know that God is in Control and that He will want the best for us.
Everyone of us thinks of so many things and most of the time it feels overwhelming, and seems we cannot handle it. Yet, our God, promised that no one can separate us from Him so take Heart and take courage because He can handle it.
Lucky are we who believes in Him. For we know, that in whatever circumstance, good or bad, we must believe in Him. And on his right time and right situation, we will all be reborne.
There are things that we keep on praying but it is not happening. There are also things that we took too much control, whereas, it was not meant for us, We have to trust our God, because in His perfect timing, everything will fall into place.
Make it a habit to repeat to yourself what is true, loving, and kind. Because these Truths are all from God.
One way to know that God is always with you is thru Prayers. When you keep on talking to Him, you'll find the answer. Be still, have peace, and know that He is God. And that He overcomes.
Have joy in trusting God and knowing that He always have better plans and future for you. The things you have go thru, up to the things that you have now, is a preparation for the beautiful future He has prepared for you.
Know His words. Know what He will say in all of our worries and anxieties. And believe that whatever we are going thru, He will always overcome.
Jesus is with us and He is for us. Do not doubt Him, instead, have full trust and faith in Him. For he wants us to prosper
The kind of peace Jesus gave us is not the kind of peace that this world can offer. Let our thoughts and hearts not be troubled with stress and anxieties, because Jesus can calm it, better than calming any strong winds or storm.
In this fast-paced environment, God reminds us to enjoy and feel the moment. We have to be observant and quick to listen, but slow to speak, and slow to anger.
God has given us a certain amount of time here in this lifetime. He wants us to use this time according to our purpose and His will. He wants us to be His light, in all times of crisis.
In whatever seasons of our lives, joy or sorrow, up or down, we have to remain faithful to God. On the times that we may not be seeing Him that He is working, He does actually never stops working.
Jesus has overcome. We don't have to put everything on our hands. Let us Jesus paved our ways, so we will accomplish what His plans for us.
In times of uncertainty like this pandemic, we sometime feel worried and anxious on what tomorrow will bring. But God's promise is, do not be discouraged nor terrified, I am with you, wherever you go.
What a great declaration of our Heavenly Father to say that we are His. He owns us, He knows our fears, and He know what will make us happy.
Nothing is difficult and challenging because we have no fear thru our God who is always at work in us. Let us set all our focus on Him.
This world will tempt us in all it's ways. But we have to be vigilant and always ask our God's help so we can get away from this slavery and oppression of the evil.
We as humans, we tend to control everything in our hands. We forgot that we have God that is bigger than us who have taken control of everything. Let us all surrender to him all our worries and anxieties, because Our God, always overcome.
God's power is immeasurably unlimited and limitless. All things are possible in him. And when we allow this power to work in us, nothing can ever be against us.
God's love is something we cannot comprehend. He loves us more than the way we can think of. He loves you just the way you are.
There is nothing you can do that will make God not to love you. You are loved, embraced and accepted. Open your heart, so you can feel His endless and unconditional love.
Sorrows and troubles have been overcome. So do not worry. For our Lord Jesus has overcome the world and no pain of any kind have power over us.
Evil has a lot of false promises. When we get caught by its trap of temptations, it will keep us away from living a good life.
We are light bringer. And the light source is our God. We need to reflect light rather than produce light on our own.
People are too busy to be successful. But you are already successful when you obey our God. That is the ultimate success in this lifetime.
Jesus is enough. He is the one we only need. His power is enough to quench away the thirst of our body and soul.
We keep on chasing people, seeking things that will truly make us happy and give us the purpose. What we don't realize is when we follow Him, he will clear our mind to make decisions, befriend with people, and do things and assignments that will make us really happy.
God know that you are weak. So he made himself present to us thru Jesus so we will be made enough.
Jesus wants a lifetime relationship with us. He is not just a miracle worker, he is a way maker in our life's journey.
Freedom or Freewill is a gift from God. We have the power to choose good and bad things. But Jesus and our Loving Father teaches us to choose love and peace over evil.
As children of God, we are all given the power and authority. We are given the skills, talents and abilities to perform our purpose in this lifetime.
Jealousy is a poison which ruins yourself and your relationship. Ask God for help to forgive and see love instead of jealousy.
We have to workout our faith everyday. It is like all other things like our body or physical health, our mind or mental health, our relationships or social health, our resources or financial health, and but I think the most important is also our faith or spiritual health.
Jesus command us to be contented with our spouse. We must not fall into the temptation of committing adultery and having an affair with other person.
Focus on God's wisdom. Embrace her. Develop Good judgement. For when we set our eyes, ears, heart and mind to God's wisdom, we know that we will have a righteous and healthy life.
God is merciful. He is our father. He disciplines and corrects us because He always wants the best for us.
The Greatest lessons in life are found in the bible and found thru God. When we continue to seek His ways, we will found the ultimate truths and treasures of this life.
"If today you hear His voice, harden not your heart". Obeying the will of the Father is a secret of living a Good Life. Know His Words, Know His Instructions, Know His Kingdom.
The book of Proverbs teaches us on how to live our life with the Fear of The Lord. As we believe that there is God's power around us, that we cannot see, but definitely gives action and reaction in everything we do.
We are the vine, and Jesus is the branches. When we do not break in and permanently hold on to Him, we allow God to bear fruits in us.
We have to remember that Jesus did not died on the cross only FOR us to remember that we have been saved. But, HE died on the cross, so HE can live within us.
In the midst of our storms, sometimes it is better to just give in and give up. But you know, that when you allow Jesus to live in you, you will never fail.
When we choose Jesus Christ, when we are with Him, our sins, our past mistakes, can no longer hold onto us, or chain us. Because Jesus teaches us to be free, and live our lives that is full of purpose.
Do not give in. He knows your failings and he will always be there to fight these battles with you.
Jesus promised us that in all our ways, in all the things that we do, and in all our circumstances, he will be always with us.
Building relationship to someone has to be intentional and purposeful. It should take an open communication on you want to grow together. There are 3 Key points. 1. Takes two to Tango 2. Open Communication 3. Be Intentional
Some situations can be frustrating but we have our God that we can lean on and ask for guidance how to manage it.